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Hyphenation for “engage”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “engage”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "engage" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “engage” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „engage“ ⟶ „en-gage“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "engage"

engage >> /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

Definition: [verb] Occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)
Example: he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention

Synonyms of "engage"

capture | catch | arrest | grab | seize | draw | attract | gain | win | captivate | hold | grip | engross | absorb | occupy |

Definition: [verb] Participate or become involved in.
Example: organizations engage in a variety of activities

Synonyms of "engage"

participate in | take part in | join in | become involved in | go in for | partake in | partake of | occupy oneself with | throw oneself into |

Definition: [verb] Arrange to employ or hire (someone)
Example: he was engaged as a trainee copywriter

Synonyms of "engage"

employ | hire | recruit | take on | take into employment | secure the services of | put on the payroll | enrol | appoint | commission | enlist |

Definition: [verb] (with reference to a part of a machine or engine) move into position so as to come into operation.
Example: the clutch will not engage

Synonyms of "engage"

interlock | interconnect | mesh | intermesh | fit together | join together | join | unite | connect | yoke | mate | couple |

Definition: [verb] (of fencers or swordsmen) bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting.
Example: Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.